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Michael Newman, finest identified for his position as lifeguard Mike “Newmie” Newman on “Baywatch,” has died … 18 years after being identified with Parkinson’s illness.
He died from coronary heart problems Sunday night time, surrounded by household and mates — with the tragic information confirmed Tuesday by his pal Matt Felker, who helmed Hulu’s current “Baywatch” documentary.
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Matt informed PEOPLE, “I bought to see Mike the final time he was aware, and he regarded [at] me and in typical Mike vogue mentioned, ‘You are simply in time.’” Felker additionally posted a prolonged tribute to Michael on his IG.
Michael Newman was a staple on the long-lasting ’90s California seaside present, showing in 150 episodes — essentially the most of anybody within the forged, besides David Hasselhoff.
He was famously the one forged member who was a real-life lifeguard … and he additionally labored as a firefighter, juggling each jobs whereas starring on the present. After “Baywatch” wrapped up in 2001, he went again to firefighting full-time, till his retirement.
Michael was identified with Parkinson’s illness at age 50, and his journey was highlighted in Felker’s “After Baywatch: Second within the Solar.” He informed PEOPLE in August his battle with the illness had given him loads of time to replicate, and introduced him a whole lot of knowledge.
He spent the final 5 years working with the Michael J. Fox Basis to lift cash for Parkinson’s analysis and discover a treatment.
Michael is survived by his spouse Sarah, their youngsters Chris and Emily, and their 1-year-old granddaughter, Charlie.
He was 68.
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